Section 296-96-13149. What are the structural requirements for counterweights, counterweight enclosures, and counterweight fastenings?

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All counterweights must be fully enclosed at landings or at the path of travel.

(1) At the bottom of a counterweight enclosure, there must be an inspection opening large enough to allow the inspection of cable fastenings, counterweight and buffer.

(2) Rectangular shaped counterweights must be secured by at least two, half-inch mild steel bolts with lock nuts.

(3) Round counterweights must be fastened with a center bolt at least three quarter inch in diameter and secured with a lock nut.

(4) All bolt eyes must be welded closed.

(5) Cable fastenings shall be by babbitted tapered elevator sockets or other acceptable methods. If cable clamps are used, a minimum of three cable clamps must be provided. U-shaped clamps shall not be acceptable.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-13149, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. WSR 04-12-047, § 296-96-13149, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-13149, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. WSR 04-12-047, § 296-96-13149, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04.

                    
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